More people die from influenza-related respiratory illness each year than was previously estimated, according to research published Wednesday in the Lancet. The new estimations place worldwide yearly deaths between 291,000 and 646,000, an increase from previous estimations of 250,000 to 500,000 deaths.

More people die from influenza-related respiratory illness each year than was previously estimated, according to research published Wednesday in the Lancet. The new estimations place worldwide yearly deaths between 291,000 and 646,000, an increase from previous estimations of 250,000 to 500,000 deaths.

A news release from CFPUA says the authority has spent more than $1.1 million on GenX-related activity. (Source: WECT)

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has spent more than $1.1 million dollars on activities related to GenX since June, when the discovery of the unregulated chemical in the Cape Fear River became public. In an email release sent Wednesday evening, CFPUA outlined its expenditures surrounding the GenX issue.

Cape Fear Public Utility Authority has spent more than $1.1 million dollars on activities related to GenX since June, when the discovery of the unregulated chemical in the Cape Fear River became public. In an email release sent Wednesday evening, CFPUA outlined its expenditures surrounding the GenX issue.